I’m sad to learn this morning of a friend’s passing. Elsa Marston was a talented writer, a caring person, and a wonderful human being. She had a life fully lived in which she made the world a better place. She’ll be sorely missed. My love goes to her family.
Elsa … Read More
I’d intended to be back here a month ago, but life. I’ve been helping a son recover from an accident and also trying to figure out what to do with the state of the world. I decided when I started blogging here that this place wouldn’t be personal or political. … Read More
November was a dark month here. I found myself, last week, searching for joy. Sometimes naming it helps to let in the light. Here are some things that are bringing me joy of late:
I’m a big fan of Grace Lin and her work. She delivered a fantastic and powerful TedTalk recently. Have a listen.
Reading aloud to kids is a really good thing. We knew this, right? But look how good it is. Look what scientists discovered.… Read More
Yes, Libba. Yes. Your words made me feel patriotic and hopeful. Everyone please go read.
Linda Sue Park is a terrific writer and a remarkable person. The exact right combination for a Ted Talk. If you haven’t seen what she says about how a book can empower kids, help them build empathy, and give them tools for coping with the unfairness of life – have … Read More
So much good stuff on the internet of late.
Have you visited Reading While White? This post, especially, I thought, was a great dissection of why it’s tricky to write dialect as an outsider.
Once again Malinda Lo has gone out of her way to be helpful to … Read More
These kids. And their letter to Disney.
Just amazing.… Read More
Today I have the good fortune to be speaking with writers and illustrators at Indiana’s SCBWI regional conference about the topic of Writing Outside One’s Culture. I have lots to say about this subject, so let’s hope I get it all said within the allotted time. 🙂
There’s a hand-out … Read More